Isle of Wight Observer Sept 7th 1912: EDUCATION COMMITTEE – A letter was read from Miss K. LAST, certificated assistant at the Bettesworth-road Girls School, begging to resign the position, as she was leaving the teaching profession. She begged to give a month’s notice and thanked them for past favours. The Chairman thought that Miss
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Isle of Wight Observer Aug 3rd 1912: ROYALTY SHOPPING – On Wednesday afternoon the Queen of Spain with her Royal Mother and Princess Christian, and attended by members of their suites, were in Ryde shopping. The party came from Osborne in two large motor cars, the presence of which in front of Messrs. FOWLER and
Isle of Wight Observer July 6th 1912: PRIMROSE LEAGUE – By the kindness of Mr. W. PLAYER BRIGSTOCKE, the annual fete of the Primrose League was held on Thursday in the grounds of Ryde House. Tea was served on the lawn and after a brief meeting an excellent band gave a much appreciated selection of
Isle of Wight Observer Jun 1st 1912: PRESS AND THE ISLAND – The season for reference to the Island in the various periodicals has commenced, and this week a number of journals alluded to the beauties of the Isle of Wight. The “Co-operative News” makes a flattering reference to Ryde and the coach rides therefrom.
Isle of Wight Observer May 4th 1912: AGREED – Mrs. CRADOCK has kindly consented to become the president of the Young Helper’s League in connection with Dr. BARNARDO’s Homes. May 4th 1912: ORPHANS – One child was admitted to Dr. BARNARDO’s Home last week. The Charter of the Home is “No destitute child ever refused
Isle of Wight Observer Apr 6th 1912: JEWELLERS AND THE SHOP ACT – At the meeting held on Wednesday evening those trading in Jewellry in the Town, decided to approach the Town Council with a view to getting a suspension to the early closing order during August and September. Apr 6th 1912: WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE –
Isle of Wight Observer Mar 2nd 1912: DICKENS LECTURE – At the meeting of the G.F.M. Literary and Debating Society on Tuesday Mr. H. C. FOWLER gave a lecture entitled “An Evening with Dickens” interspersed with extracts from the great author’s works, which he gave with much power. Mr. EAMES and Mr. HOLBROOK gave character
Isle of Wight Observer Feb 3rd 1912: CORONATION MEDAL – Trooper W. PLUMBLEY of the Isle of Wight Troop of Yeomanry, has received a Coronation medal, in consequence of his being the senior trooper in the regiment. Feb 3rd 1912: MADAME ANNIE RYALL – The well-known singer has been assisting by her charming voice the
Isle of Wight Observer Jan 6th 1912: DANCE – A Pierrot Dance in connection with the Ryde Habitation Primrose League will take place at the Town Hall on Thursday, January 25th. Jan 6th 1912: RYDE POPULAR CONCERTS – Miss Mabel MANSON will sing on Monday next Stephen ADAMS new song “Silver Moon” accompanied by the
Isle of Wight County Press Dec 2nd 1911: NEW FOOTBALL CLUB – This has been started, entitled the de LAUNAY’s Stores Club, with C. J. de LAUNAY, T.C., as president, and Mr. C. M. de LAUNAY as chairman. They will play Thursday matches with suitable teams. Dec 9th 1911: HOLY TRINITY CHURCH – A meeting